Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Faculty

Clinical Faculty

Trauma

	Joseph R. Hsu, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Limb Lengthening and Deformity Section Chief Vice Chair for Quality, Medical Director of Global Healthcare Services, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Undergraduate School: United States Military Academy Medical School: Tulane University Residency: Tulane University Fellowships: Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Tulane University; Limb Salvage/Reconstruction, Lecco, Italy and Kurgan Ilizarov Center, Kurgan Russia Dr. Hsu hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was an Honor Graduate from the United States Military Academy in 1994 and then went on to receive his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Hsu completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Tulane University and Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He subsequently pursued a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction at Tulane University and Charity Hospital. Dr. Hsu also completed Limb Salvage/Reconstruction fellowships in the Ilizarov Method in Lecco, Italy and at the Kurgan Ilizarov Center in Kurgan, Russia. He was deployed in 2006 to Baghdad, Iraq with the 10th Combat Support Hospital at Ibn Sina Hospital. He is an active investigator in the Major Extremity Trauma Consortium (METRC).
	Madhav A. Karunakar, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Fellowship Program Director Undergraduate School: Pomona College Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Residency: University of Cincinnati Fellowship: Orthopaedic Trauma, Carolinas Medical Center Dr. Karunakar specializes in the treatment of traumatic musculoskeletal conditions, fractures and complications. He is actively involved in the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Karunakar’s clinical research interests are vast and include outcomes of traumatic acetabulum injuries, outcomes of orthopaedic trauma patients with hyperglycemia and obesity, and prognostic factors for common orthopaedic complications. His research has been recognized at the annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has contributed many book chapters to the orthopaedic trauma literature and also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
	Laurence B. Kempton, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Director of Medical Student Education Undergraduate School: University of Chicago Medical School: University of Illinois, College of Medicine Residency: Beaumont Health (Royal Oak) Fellowship: Orthopaedic Trauma, Carolinas Medical Center Dr. Kempton specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery. He is a Co-Associate Program Director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and director of the orthopaedic surgery medical student rotation at Carolinas Medical Center. He returned to Charlotte in 2017 after spending 4 years at the Indiana University School of Medicine. While there, he served as Director of Clinical Research and faculty for the orthopaedic surgery residency and orthopaedic trauma fellowship. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and of the American Orthopaedic Association, a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and a member of the American Orthopaedic Association. His research has been published in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. View a full list of academic journal publications here.
	Suman Medda, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: North Carolina State University Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Residency: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Fellowship: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
	Kevin D. Phelps, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Centre College Medical School: Vanderbilt School of Medicine Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dr. Phelps specializes in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery. Originally from Kentucky, he left for medical school, residency and fellowship. He has returned to Charlotte, NC after finishing a fellowship in Houston, TX honing in his skills in the treatment of complex orthopaedic fractures and soft tissue injuries. His favorite cases involve complex pelvis and acetabular trauma. Dr. Phelps has done extensive research in improvements in operative planning and technique. In his spare time he enjoys football, concerts, CrossFit, and a variety of outdoor activities.
	Sarah Pierrie, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Residency Program Director Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: University of Cincinnati (trauma)

Adults/Joints

	Josef Jolissaint, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine Residency: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery
	Bo Mason, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina Residency: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital
	John Masonis, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Chief of Adult Reconstruction Service Undergraduate School: Lehigh University Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction/Joint Replacement, London Health Sciences Center Dr. Masonis began practice in Charlotte in 2002. He is a graduate and former football captain of Lehigh University. He earned his medical degree, graduating summa cum laude, from Jefferson Medical College. After completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Masonis received an internationally recognized fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the London Health Sciences Center in Canada. His additional training in hip and knee preserving surgery was completed in the University of California at San Diego and Oxford University in England. He serves as the faculty chief of adult hip and knee reconstruction for the Carolinas Medical Center residency program and continues his passion as a surgeon, researcher and educator. Dr. Masonis is actively involved in clinical research and developing improved surgical techniques for hip and knee replacement surgery. He has published numerous scientific articles and authored multiple book chapters on the topics of hip joint preservation and hip replacement. His recent research has focused on the study and design of bone conserving hip surgery implants in hopes of developing a better solution for young adults with disabling hip arthritis. Outside of his professional life, Dr Masonis enjoys the North Carolina outdoors. His interests include fly-fishing, hiking and cycling.
	Jesse Otero, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Stanford University Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, OrthoCarolina American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Member American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training Reviewer - Journal of Arthroplasty Reviewer – Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Reviewer – Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Reviews Member AAHKS Research Committee – 2017- Present
	Ben Wooster, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine Residency: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship: Mayo Clinic

Foot and Ankle

	Bruce E. Cohen, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery CEO, OrthoCarolina Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: Medical College of Georgia Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Foot and Ankle, Medical College of Wisconsin and American Sports Medicine Institute After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Medical College of Georgia, the Atlanta native performed fellowships in foot and ankle surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the American Sports Medicine Institute. Prior to his return to Charlotte, Dr. Cohen served as an orthopaedic surgeon in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Cohen and his colleagues are leaders in the education of foot and ankle disorders. He also serves as an editor for several acclaimed orthopaedic journals.
	Kent Ellington, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina - Charlotte Medical School: Wake Forest University Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Foot and Ankle, Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy As an award winning surgeon, with over 15 years of research experience, Dr. Ellington has two patents pending and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Ellington completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center and is a past CMC research fellow. He is also active in teaching orthpaedicc residents and fellows at CMC. He spends time with local junior high and high schools teaching about trauma prevention. Dr. Ellington is the Head Team Physician for the Charlotte Copperheads. He is active in orthopaedic research as a member of the board of directors at the OrthoCarolina Research Institute, and a reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle International in addition to many active research projects. His clinical interest include lower extremity deformity correction, trauma and fracture care, foot and ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation techniques, and arthritis management of the foot and ankle, including ankle replacement.
	Amanda Fletcher, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Missouri Medical School: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine Residency: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship: Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Mercy Medical Center
	Sam Ford, MD Education: Wake Forest University - B.S. in Biology with Honors University of Alabama School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute & OrthoCarolina - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Baylor Scott & White Orthopaedic Associates of Dallas - Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Practice: Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle Ankle Replacement Ankle, Hindfoot, and Midfoot Fusions Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) Arch Deformity Flatfeet (Planovalgus) High-Arched Feet (Cavovarus, Charcot-Marie Tooth) Adolescent Foot & Ankle Conditions Tarsal Coalitions Residual/Long-Term Clubfoot Manifestations
	Todd Irwin, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Michigan Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine Residency: Beaumont Health (Royal Oak) Fellowship: OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute Dr. Irwin specializes in Foot and Ankle surgery. He returned to Charlotte in 2017 after spending the previous seven years as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery where he served as the Assistant Program Director for Skills. Dr. Irwin is actively involved in teaching residents and fellows and has lectured nationally on numerous topics pertaining to Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Irwin’s research has been published in leading international Orthopaedic Surgery journals including Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Foot and Ankle International. He currently serves as a reviewer for Foot and Ankle International.
	Carroll Jones, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: Medical College of Georgia Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Fellowship: Foot and Ankle, Michael Coughlin Fellowship in Boise Idaho A native of Atlanta, Dr. Jones received a bachelor's degree in biology with highest honors from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His training continued at the Medical College of Georgia, where his passion for surgery and anatomy inspired him to pursue a career in orthopaedics. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery with Michael Coughlin, MD, in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Jones is a member of the nationally recognized O.L. Miller Foot and Ankle Institute and has become an expert in new techniques for the management of complex deformities.
	Scott Shawen, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University Medical School: Duke University Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center Fellowship: Foot & Ankle, Miller Orthopaedic Dr. Shawen's medical career has taken him all over the world. Prior to joining OrthoCarolina, Dr. Shawen served as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and Residency Program Director and Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Service Chief at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. While at Walter Reed, Dr. Shawen focused on lower extremity trauma and amputation surgery and was intimately involved in the care of wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Shawen deployed with the 14th Combat Support Hospital and supported the 7th Group Special Forces during his tour, caring for many local nationals and injured coalition soldiers. He is very happy to return to Charlotte after retiring from 21 years of military service. Dr. Shawen and his wife Linda have five children. He enjoys outdoor activities, woodworking, biking, and time with his family.

Hand

	Michael Aversano, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Loyola University Maryland Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Residency: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship: NYU Langone Hospital
	Christopher Chadderdon, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Bowdoin University Medical School: Dartmouth College Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Fellowship: Hand, Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia Hand Center Dr. Chadderdon brings with him the expertise of Dartmouth Medical School and the Philadelphia Hand Center at Thomas Jefferson University, where he received valuable training and experience in orthopaedic hand surgery. Dr. Chadderdon's research interests include gene therapy. He has contributed to several publications throughout his career and his award winning work has been published in international journals of orthopaedic medicine. He also participates in the congenital hand clinic, which provides great experience for residents.
	Erika Gantt, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: Harvard University Residency: New York and Presbyterian Hospital (internship), Hospital for Special Surgery Fellowship: Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery, Duke University A native of Charlotte, Dr. Gantt graduated as a Morehead scholar from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She was an intern at the New York and Presbyterian Hospital, and completed her residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Before returning to Charlotte to practice, she completed a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Duke University under the direction of Dr. James Urbaniak. Her areas of practice include hand, wrist and elbow injuries and arthritic conditions of the hand and wrist. She has expertise in microvascular surgery. Dr. Gantt has served as a medical volunteer in Barbados, West Indies, Ghana and most recently in Haiti in 2011. She has an interest in the delivery of orthopaedic care in resource-poor countries. In her spare time Dr. Gantt enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing tennis, and knitting.
	Ryan Garcia, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School: The George Washington University Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve Residency: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Duke University Fellowship: Hand/Upper Extremity, Microvascular Surgery, Duke University Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Member of the American Medical Association (AMA) Member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Member of North Carolina Medical Association Candidate Member of the American Association of Hand Surgery (AAHS) Candidate Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
	Michael Gart, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Florida Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Residency: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Northwestern University Fellowship: Research, Children's Hospital of Chicago Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity, OrthoCarolina Hand Center Board Certified, The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) Candidate Member of the American Socierty for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Candidate Member of the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) Candidate Member of the Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC) Fellow Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
	Glenn Gaston, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery Section Chief Undergraduate School: University of Georgia Medical School: University of Tennessee at Memphis Residency: Atlanta Medical Center Fellowship: Hand and Upper Extremity, The Indiana Hand Center Dr. R. Glenn Gaston earned his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Georgia where he was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He then returned to his home state of Tennessee where he received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Memphis. His internship and orthopaedic surgery residency were completed at the Atlanta Medical Center where he served on the hospital ethics committee as well. He was awarded a distinguished hand surgery fellowship at the Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He currently serves as chief of hand service for the department of orthopaedic surgery at Carolinas Medical Center and is an active staff member at all area hospitals. He participates in the brachial plexus clinic, congenital hand clinic, and Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs, which are highly unique educational opportunities for residents. Dr. Gaston is heavily involved in upper extremity research and has received numerous honors, including awards from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He lectures regularly at both regional and national upper extremity conferences. Dr. Gaston also serves as the hand consultant for the Carolina Panthers and NASCAR. He was recently named one of the top 45 hand surgeons in the U.S. by Becker’s ASC. Dr. Gaston enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, their two sons and daughter. He is an avid golfer and fisherman.
	Jordan Grier, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine Residency: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship: OrthoCarolina Hand Center
	Daniel R. Lewis, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Youngstown State University Medical School: Medical College of Ohio Residency: Michigan State University Fellowships: Hand and Upper Extremity, The Indiana Hand Center As a fellowship-trained specialist, Dr. Lewis brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice as a hand specialist. His educational career began in the state of Ohio where he obtained his undergraduate and medical degree. Dr. Lewis made the Dean's List each year and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown State University. While obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Lewis developed an interest in orthopaedic research and served as a Research Assistant for the Medical College of Ohio - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. His background in collecting data has served him well and he has gone on to contribute to several papers and presentations dealing with orthopaedic interests. He also participates in the brachial plexus clinic. Throughout his career, Dr. Lewis has participated in extracurricular and charitable projects. By actively raising funds for both "Race for the Cure" and the Humane Societies, he has been able to give back and become a well-rounded member of the communities he supports in a medical capacity.
	Bryan Loeffler, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Maryland, College Park Medical School: University of Maryland Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowships: Shoulder and Elbow, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University; Hand and Upper Extremity, The Philadelphia Hand Center at Thomas Jefferson University Dr. Loeffler completed his residency here at Carolinas Medical Center and is a past CMC research fellow. He went on to pursue a dual fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow and Hand and Upper Extremity at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Loeffler specializes in the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity disorders from the fingertips to the shoulder. He has a special interest in complex elbow conditions, peripheral nerve injuries, and amputee care. He participates in the brachial plexus clinic and the Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs, both of which are highly unique educational opportunities for residents. Dr. Loeffler has been active in clinical and basic science research, with presentations at the national and international levels. He has received research grants to fund various clinical studies as well as a basic science study on biologic solutions to improve rotator cuff healing. He has authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from forearm injuries to shoulder and elbow replacement. Dr. Loeffler is a former NCAA Division I wrestler at the University of Maryland, and he remains active by running and spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and their two sons and daughter.

Pediatric

	Brian K. Brighton, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatric Section Chief Undergraduate School: Boston University Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine Residency: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital Boston Dr. Brighton grew up in Barnegat, NJ, and attended Boston University. He graduated with a BS in Health Sciences (Magna Cum Laude) in 1997. He graduated Cum Laude and Alpha Omega Alpha from Boston University School of Medicine in 2002 with his MD as well as an MPH (Master's Degree of Public Health) from Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Brighton completed residency at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH and fellowship at the Children's Hospital Boston. He received a Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Research Grant in 2007 to perform outcomes research in pediatric orthpaediccs. He is interested in scoliosis and spinal deformity, pediatric trauma, and quality improvement indicators in healthcare. He lives in Charlotte with his wife Erin and three children, Quinn, Julia, and Noelle.
	Virginia Casey, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina Medical School: University of Oklahoma Residency: University of Utah Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dr. Casey brings to her practice a strong background in all areas of children's orthopaedic conditions, from simple strains to complex reconstructive hip surgery. She treats children of all ages, including newborns, adolescents and young adults. Her special interest is in hip disorders. Dr. Casey earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After completing her residency at the University of Utah's Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. Casey began her specialization in pediatric orthopaedics by completing a fellowship at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. Academic achievements range from awards for outstanding resident research to excellence in academic performance and potential for contributions in the field of medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Casey enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, and their two children, Turner and Claire. She stays active by biking, hiking and camping.
	Christian Clark, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Rochester Medical School: Georgetown University Residency: University of Hawaii (internship), National Naval Medical Center Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Nemours Children’s Center Dr. Clark earned his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Rochester. Moving on to the nation's capital, he attended the Georgetown University School of Medicine to obtain a degree in medicine. Dr. Clark has a solid record of naval service with 10 years of active duty spanning from 1997-2007. His military career included a tour in Iraq along with stints in Maryland, VA and South Carolina. He served as a General Medical Officer before specializing in orthopaedic surgery and completed his surgical residency at the National Naval Medical Center of Bethesda, Maryland. His free time is centered on spending time with his wife, Cynthia, and their two children, Alexis and Grant.
	Stephen Frick, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina Residency: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Children's Hospital & Health Center - San Diego
	Michael Paloski, DO, MBA Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University Medical School: The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency: Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Johns Hopkins University Dr. Paloski specializes in pediatric orthopaedic at OrthoCarolina's Pediatric Center of Excellence. Originally from Ohio, he completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and attended the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine for his medical education. He completed a residency through the OhioHealth health system in Columbus, OH, and while in residency also completed his MBA at Franklin University. After a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Dr. Paloski moved to Charlotte in 2012. His interests include scoliosis, trauma and fracture care, pediatric foot and ankle disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and skeletal dysplasias. He currently resides in Charlotte with his wife, Jennifer, and enjoys music, food, and traveling.
	Brian Scannell, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director Undergraduate School: University of Georgia Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego Dr. Scannell specializes in pediatric orthopaedics and serves as the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director. Raised in Charlotte, Dr. Scannell graduated with Honors from the University of Georgia. There he was a NCAA All-American swimmer and competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While there, he met his wife who is a pediatrician. He completed his residency, which included participation in the year-long research fellowship, at Carolinas Medical Center. In 2013, he completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego. He has a wide range of pediatric clinical interests including trauma, spine, hip disorders, and lower extremity deformity. He previously served as the Associate Program Director for 4 years and became the Program Director in 2019.
	Peter M. Waters, MD (peds, hand) Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: Tufts University Residency: Harvard Medical School Fellowship: Dana -Farber Cancer Institute / Brigham and Women's Hospital

Spine/Neurosurgery

	Todd M. Chapman Jr., MD, MSc Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Davidson College Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine Masters: Physiology, Georgetown University Residency: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship: Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery fellowship, Washington University School of Medicine/ Barnes-Jewish Hospital Dr. Chapman was born in Durham, NC but has been a native Charlottean with deep roots in this community for the majority of his life. He completed his college and medical school nearby at Davidson College and then Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Chapman’s clinical practice specializes in spinal diseases of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, tailoring a treatment plan for each patient individually. These conditions include pediatric, adult, and complex spinal deformity including congenital, adolescent, and adult idiopathic scoliosis and kyphosis as well as revision spine surgery. He has served as the vice president of the North Carolina Spine Society. Dr. Chapman has extensive research experience concentrated on addressing deformity in spine patients. His commitment to patients is paralleled by that to teaching his residents and fellows. He is married to Jenny, a physician assistant.
	Anthony Kwon, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Michigan Medical School: University of Virginia Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital Fellowship: Spine, Panorama Spine Center Denver, CO Dr. Kwon currently serves as a spine surgery consultant for the Charlotte Hornets basketball team.
	R. Alden Milam IV, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Furman University Medical School: Vanderbilt University Residency: University of Pennsylvania Fellowship: Spine, Case Western Reserve University Dr. Milam specializes in spine surgery. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Milam went on to complete a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at Case Western Reserve.
	Jeremy Thompson, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester Fellowship: Leatherman Spine Center
	P. Bradley Segebarth, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of Kentucky Medical School: University of Kentucky Residency: Vanderbilt University Fellowship: Spine, OrthoCarolina Spine Center Dr. Segebarth specializes in orthopaedic spine surgery. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky. Dr. Segebarth completed his residency at Vanderbilt University and went on to pursue a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at the OrthoCarolina Spine Center.
	Michael Bohl, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: University of Michigan Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute Fellowship: Orthopedic Spinal Deformity, Virginia Mason Medical Center Special Interests: Adult Scoliosis, Degenerative Spinal Disorders, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors, Spinal Deformity
	Paul Kim, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: University of Mississippi Residency: Wake Forest University Fellowship: Spine Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Special Interests: Adult Spinal Deformity, Artificial Disc Replacement, Complex Spinal Disorders, Degenerative Spine Disease, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Osteoporotic Compression Fractures, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumors
	Daniel P. Leas, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Adult Spinal Surgery, Indiana Spine Group Special Interests: Degenerative Spine Disease, Disc Disease, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Trauma
	Scott D. Wait, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: East Carolina University Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute Special Interests: Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spinal Tumors

Sports

	Patrick Connor, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Section Chief Undergraduate School: Oklahoma State University Medical School: University of Oklahoma Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowships: Shoulder, New York Orthopaedic Hospital and Elbow, Mayo Clinic Dr. Connor came to Charlotte in 1996 and was the region's first physician to be fellowship and specialty-trained in both shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Connor is the head team physician for the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Knights and Joe Gibbs Racing, Inc. In addition to treating Charlotte-area patients, he is a recognized regional and national expert in the areas of arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery, sports medicine, and arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery. Actively involved in resident and fellow education, Dr. Connor is also a leader in orthpaedicc research and development and serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. His knowledge and expertise are vital in the evolution of surgical techniques such as hamstring ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, elbow arthroscopy, and shoulder and elbow replacement surgery. Dr. Connor has been a tennis professional with over seven years of experience in instruction, and was formerly ranked in the top 10 in the NCAA Division I Men's Tennis.
	Nady Hamid, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Residency Program Director Director of Surgical Simulation Undergraduate School: University of South Alabama Medical School: University of Alabama Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Fellowship: Shoulder and Elbow, Washington University Post Fellowship Training: Shoulder Surgery, L’archet University Hospital in Nice, France Dr. Hamid specializes in treating disorders of the shoulder and elbow. He serves as Director of Surgical Simulation and Co-Associate Program Director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Program. Dr. Hamid completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center and his fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the esteemed Shoulder and Elbow Center at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He also traveled to Nice, France for further training in advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery and complex shoulder reconstruction. He has published several scientific articles and book chapters pertaining to rotator cuff disease, shoulder arthritis, and post-traumatic elbow disorders. He currently serves as a scientific reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
	Nikkole Haines, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical School: Pennsylvania State University Residency: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Fellowships: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery Rush University Medical Center, Ortho - Hip and Knee Rush University Medical Center, Adult Reconstructive Surgery
	Claude T. Moorman, III, MD Edward N. Hanley, Jr., MD Endowed Chair Professor & Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery President, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Undergraduate School: Duke University Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Fellowship: Sports Medicine/Shoulder Service, The Hospital for Special Surgery Dr. Moorman, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic surgery, previously served as a Clinical Professor/Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He has served as Executive Director of the James R. Urbaniak Sports Sciences Institute at Duke University Medical Center. He is a prior AOSSM/ESSKA European traveling fellow, President of ACC Team Physicians Society, and Southern Orthopaedic Association. He has served as Chairman for the AOSSM Membership Committee in addition to serving on various other AOSSM committees. He serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine JAAOS, North Carolina Medical Journal. Dr. Moorman’s research and clinical interests include multiple ligament knee injuries and shoulder instability. He has spoken extensively on these subjects at national and international meetings and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts on orthopaedic topics.
	Dana Piasecki, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Harvard University Medical School: Vanderbilt University Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Rush University Dr. Dana Piasecki's medical career has taken him all over the nation. His education began with an undergraduate degree in Biology at Harvard University. He then moved south to obtain his doctorate in medicine from Vanderbilt and back north to New York to complete an orthopaedic surgery residency at the esteemed Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Piasecki completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, where he also served as Assistant Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, and Head Team Physician for the Chicago Steel hockey squad. During his fellowship year, he instructed orthopaedic surgery residents and authored more than twenty peer reviewed publications. He is currently active in cutting edge orthopaedic research, serves as a surgeon educator, and is the Director of OrthoCarolina’s Sports Medicine/Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship Program. In addition to his professional pursuits, Dr. Piasecki has a long personal history with athletics. He is a former rower, waterpolo player, Division I NCAA swimmer, and was a member of the United States National Flatwater Sprint Kayaking Team (1996-2000). He was an U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete for two years, narrowly missing a 2000 Olympic kayaking berth and winning medals at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, U.S. National Championships, World sprint Team Trials and Canadian National Championships. He now serves as a volunteer physician for the U.S. Olympic Committee.
	Jonathan Riboh, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Northwestern University Medical School: Stanford University Residency: Duke University Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Rush University Dr. Riboh settled in North Carolina after completion of his fellowship. He spent 5 years at Duke University, where he established a reputation for excellence in sports medicine. First and foremost, Dr. Riboh built a robust practice in pediatric and adult sports medicine, treating surgical and non-surgical conditions of the knee and shoulder. He also served as the director of sports medicine research at Duke and ran a laboratory in translational cartilage biology. Perhaps his greatest source of pride was serving as a team physician for a large number of Duke athletes. He was the head team physician for men and women’s lacrosse, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball and softball, co-head team physician for Duke football, and assistant team physician for Duke Men’s basketball. Dr. Riboh takes great pride in understanding the unique dynamics and requirements of each sport and is facile in navigating communication with coaches, athletes, trainers and all other stakeholders. This experience at the Division 1 level benefits all of his patients, whether Little Leaguers or professional athletes. He was then recruited to join the team at OrthoCarolina.
	Shadley Schiffern, MD Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Utah State University Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine Residency: University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Fellowship: W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic (Texas)
	Durham Weeks, III, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Duke University Medical School: Vanderbilt University Residency: The Hospital for Special Surgery Fellowship: Sports Medicine, The Hospital for Special Surgery Head Team Physician for Davidson College Athletics Assistant Team Physician for the Carolina Panthers Head Team Physician Independence High School Team physician for NY Giants, 2014-2015 Team physician for RedBulls Soccer, 2014-2015

Tumor

Jeffrey S. Kneisl, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Atrium Health Marie-Claire Marroum, MD Distiguished Chair of Orthopaedic Oncology
Executive Vice Chair, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute
Chief Surgical Officer Carolinas Medical Center

Undergraduate School: Northwestern University
Medical School: Northwestern University
Residency: Northwestern University
Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Oncology, University of Chicago

Dr. Kneisl specializes in the treatment of tumors of the musculoskeletal system. He is a member of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the Society for Surgical Oncology, the Children’s Oncology Group and the International Society for the Study of Limb Salvage. He specializes in the area of bone and soft tissue tumors and serves as leader of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Group, coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with these complex conditions.

Joshua Patt, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Musculoskeletal Institute Vice Chair of Education
Sarcoma Section Chief

Undergraduate School: Brown University
Medical School: Tulane University
Residency: Carolinas Medical Center
Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Oncology and Spine, University of Washington

Dr. Patt specializes in musculoskeletal oncology and spine surgery. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Patt serves as Vice Chair of Education for the Musculoskeletal Institute and Chair of the Council of Orthopaedic Surgery Directors (CORD). He was the residency program director for 7 years. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, NASS, and the Cervical Spine Research Society. Dr. Patt earned his master's degree in public health from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. His primary research interests are clinical outcomes in oncology, spinal tumors, geriatric hip fracture outcomes, and resident education. He has published 44 peer reviewed journal articles, 12 book chapters, and has done scientific presentations at multiple regional and national meetings. Dr. Patt's clinical practice includes the treatment and evaluation of sarcomas as well as the comprehensive management of spinal disorders with a particular interest in traumatic and oncologic diagnoses.

Ryan Voskuil, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship: James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University

Trauma (Cabarrus)

Laura Blum, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School: University of Kentucky
Residency: University of Michigan
Fellowship: University of Kentucky (trauma)

Luke Harmer, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School: University of Calgary
Residency: University of Calgary
Fellowships: Mayo Clinic, Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Malynda Wynn, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School: University of Cincinnati
Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Fellowship: Indiana University

General

	Scott Burbank, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: Bucknell University Medical School: Jefferson Medical College Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/The Rothman Institute Fellowship: Sports Medicine Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Head Team Physician South Mecklenburg High School Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, CMC-Pineville Hospital Clinical Faculty, CMC Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Clinical Faculty, CMC Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Joint Certification Lead Physician at CMC-Pineville
	Scott O'Neal, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: University of California, San Diego Medical School: University of Michigan Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Fellowship: Sports Medicine, OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center Head Team Physician for the Wingate Bulldogs Head Team Physician for the Ballantyne Smokies Team Physician for Ardrey Kell High School
	Briggs Ahearn, MD (Pineville) Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate School: The University of South Carolina Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina Residency: Emory University Fellowship: Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
	Michael Bates, MD Education: Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing - Diploma of Nursing Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science University of Virginia School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Carolinas Medical Center - Resident Physician Hospital for Special Surgery - Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Practice: Specializes in Adult Reconstruction Specializes in Total Knee Replacements Specializes in Anterior & Posterior Hip Replacement Specializes in Partial Knee Replacements Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Reviewer: Journal of Arthroplasty Editorial board member: Techniques in Orthopaedics

Residency Programs

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Faculty

Trauma

Joseph R. Hsu, MD

Madhav A. Karunakar, MD

Laurence B. Kempton, MD

Suman Medda, MD

Kevin D. Phelps, MD

Sarah Pierrie, MD

Adults/Joints

Josef Jolissaint, MD

Bo Mason, MD

John Masonis, MD

Jesse Otero, MD, PhD

Ben Wooster, MD

Foot and Ankle

Bruce E. Cohen, MD

Kent Ellington, MD

Amanda Fletcher, MD

Sam Ford, MD

Todd Irwin, MD

Carroll Jones, MD

Scott Shawen, MD

Hand

Michael Aversano, MD

Christopher Chadderdon, MD

Erika Gantt, MD

Ryan Garcia, MD

Michael Gart, MD

Glenn Gaston, MD

Jordan Grier, MD

Daniel R. Lewis, MD

Bryan Loeffler, MD

Pediatric

Brian K. Brighton, MD

Virginia Casey, MD

Christian Clark, MD

Stephen Frick, MD

Michael Paloski, DO, MBA

Brian Scannell, MD

Peter M. Waters, MD (peds, hand)

Spine/Neurosurgery

Todd M. Chapman Jr., MD, MSc

Anthony Kwon, MD

R. Alden Milam IV, MD

Jeremy Thompson, MD

P. Bradley Segebarth, MD

Michael Bohl, MD

Paul Kim, MD

Daniel P. Leas, MD

Scott D. Wait, MD

Sports

Patrick Connor, MD

Nady Hamid, MD

Nikkole Haines, MD

Claude T. Moorman, III, MD

Dana Piasecki, MD

Jonathan Riboh, MD

Shadley Schiffern, MD

Durham Weeks, III, MD

Tumor

Jeffrey S. Kneisl, MD

Joshua Patt, MD

Ryan Voskuil, MD

Trauma (Cabarrus)

Laura Blum, MD

Luke Harmer, MD

Malynda Wynn, MD

General

Scott Burbank, MD

Scott O'Neal, MD

Briggs Ahearn, MD (Pineville)

Michael Bates, MD

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